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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was unveiled 7 months prior to the E85 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A150 scores vs the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax E85

 Fujifilm A150 E85 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Fujifilm A150

 E85 Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedSeptember 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax E85

 Fujifilm A150 E85 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the E85.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and E85.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax E85 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Pentax E85
54
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Pentax E85
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E85 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax E85
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Pentax Optio E85
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $0